Has anyone flown KLM to AMS
 

Can anyone tell me if KLM is a good airline transatlantic? Does anyone know what kind of in flight entertainment they have in their economy class flights?

KLM is ok, although little cramped in coach. Try to get an aisle seat, as that will allow you to stretch out better. They don't have individual screens(I'm not 100% sure about this).<BR>Here is a quote from their web site about coach travel:<BR>On intercontinental flights you can enjoy the latest blockbuster movies, or listen to one of our nine audio channels, from classical to pop, alternating with news and entertainment. On these flights, we always have a wide assortment of (international) dailies on board from which you can choose. Or you can read our current in-flight magazine, the Holland Herald.<BR>Have a great trip!<BR>

I haven't seen individual screens in coach on KLM flights that I've taken thus far, but I suppose that innovation will eventually make it around. Be aware that KLM has a very close relationship with Northwest and there are many codeshares. You can (and should) collect Northwest WorldPerks miles for your flights. Even if you don't anticipate collecting a lot of miles on future flights, the miles you capture on one r/t transatlantic will give you enough to partake in a cash &amp; miles deal at some point in the future, so do it. If you're not already a member of WorldPerks, sign up at:<BR><BR>www.nwa.com<BR><BR>Be sure to provide that number when you check in for your flights and peruse the website for the other promotions going on right now in case you can pick up some bonus miles.<BR><BR>

We flew from L.A. to Amsterdam, and the flight was great. Here, they use a 747. I hear on other flights, the plane may be different. I think the answer to your question is where are you flying from and what type of plane is being used for that flight. That way, you can get an idea of the comforts and entertainment.

We flew KLM from SFO To AMS and the flight was great. We had a MD11 which has the 2seats, 3seats, 2seats, if there are 2 of you get the side seating, then if a middle is open change to that after takeoff, will be 2 people for 3 seats, which is great for leg room and sleeping after dinner. Have a great trip on KLM, buck

I flew KLM from JFK to Amsterdam around 8 years ago and thought it was (and still is) one of the better airlines I've flown on...and I really liked the food (imagine that!).

Dutch people like to eat peanuts that still have the brown skin on (but the shell has been removed). KLM stocks these. People sometimes throw the peanut skins on the floor. It is messy. This is an odd thing but probably not odd to the Dutch.<BR><BR>

http://about.klm.com/pressreleases/F...0906114432.asp



KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will introduce major enhancements to passenger comforts and amenities on its new intercontinental fleet of Boeing 777-200ER aircraft due for delivery starting in October 2003. KLM will install so-called 'lie-flat' seats, which recline to a horizontal position in its World Business Class cabins. The seats will be provided with a socket for laptop computers. Furthermore, all the seats on board the new fleet will be equipped with an interactive audio-video system, providing both World Business Class and Economy Class passengers with individual screens and control panels. The enhanced amenities are yet another step towards greater comfort and convenience for KLM passengers.



Paul Gregorowitsch, executive vice president heading KLM's Commercial Organization, commented, &quot;The Boeing 777 has already earned substantial appreciation from passengers with its spacious cabin. The cabin gives passengers a feeling of spaciousness, with more room to stand and walk about, and more stowage space for carry-ons. Along with the new 'lie-flat' seats in World Business Class and entertainment system in both classes, we will be setting new standards for passenger comfort on long-haul flights.&quot;



The new World Business Class seats

The new 'lie-flat' seats recline to a comfortable, practically horizontal position at the press of a button, providing passengers with a 190 centimeter long sleeping surface. The seats are equipped with a lumbar support providing a massage effect on the lower back, an integrated 10.4 inch video screen with a separate control panel, a socket for laptop computers, a satellite telephone, adjustable headrest, and reading lamp. The new seats will be supplied by the Japanese-based Koito company, a major supplier of aircraft seating with a wide product range. Sinot Design Associates from Laren, the Netherlands, has adapted the basic Koito-design to KLM's design standards.



Enhanced Economy Class Seating

KLM's Boeing 777 Economy Class will be equipped with wider seats providing greater passenger comfort. The spacious cabin of the aircraft makes it possible to install wider seating in Economy Class. Economy Class passengers will each have their own individual video screen and control panel, and a satellite telephone. The 6.5 inch screen will be integrated into the back of each seat, and the control panel and telephone in the armrests. In every further respect, the seats will meet the same specifications as KLM's current intercontinental Economy Class seating.



New inflight entertainment system

The new system provides a multi-lingual selection of feature films, music channels, computer games and inflight information. Since the system is fully interactive, passengers can decide for themselves when they wish to start up a specific film or listen to a specific audio program. KLM is now developing a new range of programs utilizing every facet offered by this interactive system.



The audio-video system will be supplied by Japan-based Matsu@#!%&amp;*a Avionics Systems Corporation, market leader in inflight entertainment systems.



KLM's fleet renewal program

Between October 2003 and mid-2005, KLM will take delivery of ten new Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, replacing the airline's current ten Boeing 747-300 and two of its MD-11 aircraft. The 777s will be operated on long-haul intercontinental routes, offering 35 World Business Class seats and 292 Economy Class seats, a total of 327.

KLM is my favorite airline for European trips, either from the USA or Australia (via Asia). I always fly in the pointy end of the plane so I have a very nice collection of the little blue and white gin bottles. Schipol is an extremely well laid out (albeit larger every year) airport. There is not a single problem the Dutch can't seem to solve and their airline is solid, reliable and punctual. I feel safe and well cared for especially since I do a lot of my long trips alone. That help?

Flew from SFO to AMS. It is good. Spacious in the economy class. Good service. Did fly with Lufthansa from Munich to Chicago. It was cramped. I'm only 5'6 and I felt like a giant sitting on a kitchen chair!